Test Rugby

Three Saffas in Scotland side to front Boks

Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Jordaan’s return boosts Bok Women ahead of Wales clash

The most experienced Springbok Women’s player on their European tour, Zenay Jordaan, will start at flyhalf against Wales on Saturday in the only change to starting lineup named by coach Stanley Raubenheimer.

Tuilagi on the wing, Smith starts for England

Manu Tuilagi has been selected to start on the wing, while Marcus Smith was named at flyhalf for England’s highly-anticipated Test against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Swys: Mapimpi’s non-try was 100% a try

Former Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin analyses the lead-up to Makazole Mapimpi’s disallowed try against Wales, saying referee Paul Williams was incorrect in his decision to rule out the score.

Mallett: Kwagga’s best game in Bok jersey

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has praised Kwagga Smith’s “fantastic” performance during this past Saturday’s victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aled Llywelyn/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591775be) Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa’s disallowed try Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Highlights: Resilient Boks end Cardiff drought

The Springboks ended a run of four successive away defeats against Wales to begin their November tour to the UK on a successful note at the Millennium Stadium.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steyn: I’ve never lost here

Hear what Man of the Match Frans Steyn had to say following the Springboks’ grueling victory over Wales in Cardiff.

RECAP: Wales vs Springboks

Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Cooper the latest Wallaby to pull out of European tour

A “torn” Quade Cooper became the latest player to pull out of the Wallabies European tour Thursday, opting to remain with his Japanese club and prepare for the domestic season.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

World Rugby: Rassie was right

World Rugby has reportedly conceded that Rassie Erasmus was justified in the claims he made during a 62-minute video criticising referees during the 2021 British & Lions series.